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Sarah Olson, a recognized and experienced engineering leader in friction technologies, has joined PureForge as Vice President of Advanced Technology. With a background in product development and technical leadership, Olson brings valuable experience to her new role. As a former Director of Engineering at Masu Brakes North America, she helped lead regional growth and drive significant technical improvements. Olson’s appointment is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating PureForge’s product development initiatives.
Key Highlights:
- Sarah Olson has been appointed as Vice President of Advanced Technology at PureForge.
- Olson brings years of expertise in advanced friction technologies and engineering leadership.
- Previously, she served as Director of Engineering at Masu Brakes North America, where she led regional expansion and technical advancements since 2020.
- Olson’s career includes 16 years at Federal-Mogul (now Tenneco), where she held roles ranging from Friction Formulator to Director of Product Management – Braking.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Master’s in Engineering Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Current Roles: Olson serves as Chairperson of the SAE Brake Standards Committee.
PureForge CEO, Gordon Heidacker, expressed his enthusiasm for Olson’s expertise, stating, “We are very pleased to have someone of Sarah’s caliber and depth of expertise in materials on board with PureForge. She fills a gap in our ‘kit’ development efforts and will accelerate all our product development plans.”
With Olson’s extensive background in friction technology and her leadership roles, she is expected to significantly impact PureForge’s mission to advance their product portfolio.
In her new role, Olson will be focusing on pushing forward PureForge’s efforts to innovate in advanced friction technologies, helping to shape the company’s future product line and strengthen its position in the market.
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